"Unlikely Alliance: Sunni and Shia Armed Groups Unite Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"
The recent Israel-Hamas war has brought together Iran-backed Shia Muslim paramilitaries and militant Sunni factions, showcasing an uncommon unity between groups that differ in religious ideology but share opposition to Israel and the United States. This closer cooperation is evident through increased communication, meetings between Hamas and Hezbollah officials, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's engagement with both Shia and Sunni groups outside Lebanon. Iran's support for these groups, along with the coordination of weapons routed through proxies in Lebanon and Iraq, further demonstrates their collaboration. This unity poses a more potent threat to Israel and the United States, as it combines the strength of both Shia and Sunni armed groups.